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I’m not sure what I was expecting the first time I called Cory Briggs. We traded some opinions on Twitter and I had a question.
“This is Cory,” answered the calm, unassuming voice on the other end of the line.
It's typically a holiday where family and friends gather together to remember the dead. This year, the contagious disease has changed everything. Watch the video to find out how some San Diegans are celebrating Día de Muertos this year.
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Reality is chronic diseases, illnesses and conditions impact each and every one of us. The harsh, but unfortunate truth is not if, but when you or someone you love will be impacted by that fate. For my family, that day became a reality when our newborn daughter was diagnosed with a fatal immunodeficiency disease that would only give her a couple of years to live.
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.
Editor's Note: This opinion piece originally appeared in The Hill, and has been republished on IVN with permission from the author.
The challenges presented to schools by the pandemic, particularly those serving students and families living in historically under-resourced communities, aren’t new -- these problems have long existed. But, the pandemic has exacerbated them, and it’s time we address these long-term challenges by how we are adapting in the short-term due to COVID-19.
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“Until we get equality in education, we won’t have an equal society” Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Communities across San Diego are facing challenges of remote learning as K-12 schools have shifted to online classes or have been forced to go remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic. School closures have created a situation where the most disadvantaged children are most likely to lose out on the opportunity to keep learning.
"The Extra Point with Jeff Marston" is aired weekly on Mightier 1090am from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. In this episode, Marston talks to John McNab and Dike Anyiwo, who both have different views on Measure E. Plus, we hear from Lori Thiel, the president of the League of Women Voters in San Diego, who explains California's complicated propositions.